Students in China (Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and across the country) sitting the IGCSE May/June 2026 exams need to use the timetable for their administrative zone. Schools in China are typically allocated to Cambridge Zone 5 or Zone 6.

Exam board: This article focuses on Cambridge IGCSE, the primary board in international schools in China. Some schools offer Pearson Edexcel IGCSE—check with your centre for the correct timetable. Pearson Edexcel timetables.

IGCSE May June 2026: China Key Dates

Event	Date
Exam period starts	23 April 2026
Exam period ends	9 June 2026
Late entries deadline	17 April 2026
Results release	18 August 2026

Timezone: China Standard Time (CST)

China operates on a single timezone: China Standard Time (CST), UTC+8. Exam start times on the Cambridge timetable are set in local time for your centre. Confirm exact session times (AM/PM) with your school or exam centre.

Where to Find Your Timetable

1. Check with your school – Your exams officer will confirm your administrative zone and provide the correct June 2026 timetable.
2. Cambridge International – Download the Zone 5 or Zone 6 timetable from Cambridge Timetables.
3. British Council China – If you’re a private candidate, the British Council provides exam administration in major Chinese cities.

Important for China Students

• Verify your zone – Schools in China may fall under Zone 5 or Zone 6; always confirm with your centre.
• Arrive early – Traffic in Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou can be heavy; plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your exam.
• Local holidays – May Day (Labour Day) falls around 1 May; check if any exam dates coincide with local public holidays.

Exam Period Overview

The June 2026 series runs across these windows:

• 23–24 April 2026
• 27 April–1 May 2026
• 4–8 May 2026
• 11–15 May 2026
• 18–22 May 2026
• 25–29 May 2026
• 1–5 June 2026
• 8–9 June 2026

Subject-specific dates vary. Use the official Zone 5 or Zone 6 timetable for exact dates and times for each paper.

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